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The Netherlands is internationally renowned for its efficient agriculture, but the current nitrogen policy is putting this sector under pressure. Dutch cattle farmers manage around 70% of the land, but the government aims to buy up 50% of the farms. This policy is aimed at protecting Natura 2000 areas, of which there are 162 in the Netherlands. But how problematic is nitrogen really? Nitrogen makes up 68% of the air we breathe and plays a crucial role in plant growth, as can be seen in cow manure. Yet the Dutch and EU governments have declared nitrogen emissions harmful and set up a €25 billion fund to buy agricultural land – with taxpayers’ money. Criticism of this policy points to the strong influence of NGO lobbies and the use of computer models, which often prove unreliable. Is the nitrogen policy really aimed at nature conservation, or is there more at play? Some suspect that it is about land acquisition and social control, wrapped in an environmentally friendly narrative. The question remains: how do the interests of farmers, citizens and nature relate to each other in this complex dossier? And what does this mean for the future of Dutch agriculture? Do you appreciate this video(s)? Like this video, subscribe to our channel and support the independent journalism of blckbx with a donation ➡ https://www.blckbx.tv/doneren Do you want to stay informed? Telegram - https://t.me/blckbxtv Twitter - / blckbxnews Facebook - / blckbx.tv Instagram - / blckbx.tv LinkedIn - / blckbxnews TikTok - / blckbx.tv